biosimilars
Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 9th, 2026 | 10:59 CEST
BioTech Rally 2027: Patents, Blockbusters and Biosimilars! The spotlight is on Bayer, Formycon, Evotec and Novo Nordisk
The storm in the pharmaceutical sector continues to gain momentum! Expiring patents and struggling healthcare systems are shaking up old, high-margin blockbuster drugs, as societal changes and government budget constraints shake the foundations of costly pharmaceutical development. As patents expire, many generic manufacturers find themselves in a race against time. Market shares are being reshuffled, heralding a new era of growth. Amid this dynamic rally, four well-known industry players are positioning themselves on different fronts to capitalize on the market shifts. After several difficult years, the Leverkusen-based pharmaceutical giant Bayer is fighting its way back with a completely revamped pipeline. Also in the fast lane is the German biosimilar hopeful from Munich, with its first products already on the market. At Hamburg-based drug discovery company Evotec, restructuring is still underway; the key driver is its state-of-the-art, AI-powered multivalent platform. Meanwhile, the Danish giant Novo Nordisk continues to ride the global obesity and diabetes wave, driving forward the next generation of its blockbuster drugs. Analysts do not have it easy, but there are plenty of opportunities for investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 2nd, 2026 | 09:50 CEST
Formycon and the Patent Cliff: Why Expiring Patents at Novartis and Merck Present an Opportunity for the German Biotech Industry
Even pharmaceutical giants are coming under pressure. The key term here is the patent cliff. According to industry estimates, between 2025 and 2030, active pharmaceutical ingredients with a global sales volume of approximately USD 300 billion will lose their exclusive patent protection. This turning point is forcing even pharmaceutical giants to rethink their strategies. Specialized developers will then bring biosimilars to market—equivalent and more affordable alternatives for healthcare systems. One well-known biosimilar provider is the German company Formycon. We examine the market and outline what makes Formycon's investment story compelling. But first, we look at two international pharmaceutical companies.
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